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Bernard Arnault

Chairman & Chief Executive, LVMH

The French business magnate controls more than 60 brands including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Givenchy and Celine.

Bernard Arnault
Technology

Richemont Invites LVMH to Join Site to Compete With Amazon

Richemont chairman Johann Rupert invited LVMH and Kering to join in an attempt to build a luxury retail website that can compete with the likes of Amazon.

Technology

Richemont Invites LVMH to Join Site to Compete With Amazon

Richemont chairman Johann Rupert invited LVMH and Kering to join in an attempt to build a luxury retail website that can compete with the likes of Amazon.


Financial Markets

A Pricing Conundrum

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) fell sharply this month, losing more than two percent, driven by disappointing first quarter results.

Financial Markets

A Pricing Conundrum

The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) fell sharply this month, losing more than two percent, driven by disappointing first quarter results.


News & Analysis

Fashion's Old Fogies Create Succession Conundrum

Long-time bosses at Armani, Chanel, Cavalli and LVMH will soon shuffle off the catwalk.

News & Analysis

Fashion's Old Fogies Create Succession Conundrum

Long-time bosses at Armani, Chanel, Cavalli and LVMH will soon shuffle off the catwalk.


Luxury

Yoox Net-a-Porter Merger Prods Luxury Brands To Sell Online

The merger of the world's two biggest online fashion stores, Net-a-Porter and Yoox, sends a warning to luxury brands to embrace the Internet with more vim after years of resistance.

Luxury

Yoox Net-a-Porter Merger Prods Luxury Brands To Sell Online

The merger of the world's two biggest online fashion stores, Net-a-Porter and Yoox, sends a warning to luxury brands to embrace the Internet with more vim after years of resistance.


News & Analysis

LVMH Announces Eight Finalists for 2015 Prize

See the final eight designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

News & Analysis

LVMH Announces Eight Finalists for 2015 Prize

See the final eight designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.


News & Analysis

Hermès' Deputy Managing Director Exits After LVMH Distributes Stake

Hermès International SCA deputy managing director Patrick Albaladejo, who helped defend the French luxury-goods maker from a potential takeover by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, has left the company.

News & Analysis

Hermès' Deputy Managing Director Exits After LVMH Distributes Stake

Hermès International SCA deputy managing director Patrick Albaladejo, who helped defend the French luxury-goods maker from a potential takeover by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, has left the company.


News & Analysis

LVMH vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?

Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.

News & Analysis

LVMH vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?

Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.


News & Analysis

LVMH Unveils Shortlist for Prize

See the full list of twenty-six designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.

News & Analysis

LVMH Unveils Shortlist for Prize

See the full list of twenty-six designers shortlisted for the second annual LVMH Prize, the winner of which will receive €300,000 and a year-long mentorship.


Financial Markets

Hermès Says Growth May Slow in 2015

Hermès International SCA said profitability likely narrowed in 2014 amid currency fluctuations and that revenue growth may slow in the year ahead.

Financial Markets

Hermès Says Growth May Slow in 2015

Hermès International SCA said profitability likely narrowed in 2014 amid currency fluctuations and that revenue growth may slow in the year ahead.


Retail

Vuitton Revival Shows Logo Isn’t Dead as Bags Fly Off Shelves

Two years after toning down use of its LV Monogram to counter logo fatigue among consumers, Louis Vuitton is winning back clients with the signature stamp.

Retail

Vuitton Revival Shows Logo Isn’t Dead as Bags Fly Off Shelves

Two years after toning down use of its LV Monogram to counter logo fatigue among consumers, Louis Vuitton is winning back clients with the signature stamp.


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